Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)

Get a straightforward guide to applying for Nigeria's interest-free NELFUND student loan. See key portal steps, repayment timing, and the main rules that affect all applicants.

FUTES-IYIN students can now apply for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) following successful institutional enrollment. Find out the next steps and how to access this government-backed education loan.

Latest NELFUND disbursement and refund updates from ESUT, FUTMinna, BUK, and SAZU. Find out what documents to submit, where to report, and how to check your refund status.

Kaduna State Government Scholarship beneficiary list is out. Visit the Bursary Unit for verification. NELFUND disbursement list for Kaduna students is expected soon.

FULOKOJA addresses NELFUND portal glitch showing ₦5,000 late registration fee. This is a technical error—do NOT pay. Portals are being processed for reopening. Status updates for disbursed and verified students.

ATBU students who received excess NELFUND refunds must return ₦15,200 to the ATBU Microfinance Bank. The overpayment occurred due to a calculation discrepancy in the 2022/2023 disbursement.

Kano State Polytechnic holds NELFUND sensitization and registration program on February 16, 2026. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and register on the spot.

ZSU first batch NELFUND beneficiaries must verify at Bursary Department Jan 8-30. Bring school fees receipt, ID card, and refund documents if applicable.

AKSU Students' Union clarifies delay in NELFUND loan refunds for 2024/2025 session. Learn why refunds are delayed, who qualifies, and what students should do.

OAU guides new students on NELFUND loan application. Apply at portal.nelf.gov.ng after receiving matriculation number. Pay 50% school charges while awaiting disbursement.

NELFUND student loan portal opens October 23, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Learn eligibility requirements and how to apply for educational financing.

NELFUND closes 2024/2025 student loan application portal on September 30, 2025. Unverified applications after October 8 will be automatically cancelled.